Electric Propulsion Technician for High-Power Satellites

K2 Space Corporation

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

46 hours ago
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Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Spacecraft Propulsion Technician to join the team developing and scaling production of the highest-powered electric propulsion system for orbit. You will support Hall effect thruster assembly, COPV testing, and system-level production acceptance testing in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in aerospace propulsion, familiarity with MES/MRP, and the ability to work across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems in a fast-paced

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on aerospace assembly and test experience in propulsion, pressure systems, fluid systems, or high-reliability hardware.
  • Experience with pressure testing, leak checking, proof/burst testing, or COPV handling.
  • Familiar with calibrated tools including multimeters, torque wrenches, safety cable guns, and crimpers.
  • Demonstrated ownership and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands‑on assembly of the Hall thruster and sub‑assemblies to engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
  • Support system integration and high‑pressure operations following procedures; leak checks, proof testing, pressure system verification on feed system and COPVs.
  • Fabricate, bend, fit, and install precision tubing and fluid lines; perform fittings to required standards.
  • Fabricate wire harnesses from assembly drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering to resolve hardware issues in real time.
  • Follow work instructions and MES system procedures; traceability and material consumption.
  • Support setup of vacuum chamber for acceptance and performance testing.
  • Support receiving, inspection, and handling of COPVs.
  • Practice 5S to maintain clean, efficient workspace.
  • Provide process improvement feedback to engineering and production leadership.
  • Occasionally support vehicle integration operations and related departments.

Skills

Aerospace assembly
Propulsion systems
Pressure systems
Fluid systems
MES/MRP software
Ownership & problem-solving

Tools

Multimeters
Torque wrenches
Safety cable guns
Crimpers

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Spacecraft Propulsion Technician to join the team developing and scaling production of the highest-powered electric propulsion system for orbit. You will support Hall effect thruster assembly, COPV testing, and system-level production acceptance testing in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in aerospace propulsion, familiarity with MES/MRP, and the ability to work across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems in a fast-paced

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